Without being soaked in detergent, this is how to wash prayer mats to make them more fragrant and soft using 1 kitchen ingredient

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Apart from making the prayer mat fragrant and soft, this method also helps the fibers of the prayer mat become more durable.

Brilio.net - All equipment for worship , especially prayer mats, must be kept clean so that they are hygienic and comfortable to use. If used without washing regularly, the prayer mat can not only retain a lot of stains, but also change the smell. You can wash your prayer mat every 1 or 2 weeks as needed.

Many people try to wash prayer mats by soaking them in detergent solution. In fact, this method risks making the prayer mat stiff, you know. Wow, if it's stiff, the prayer mat will be difficult to fold and arrange, right?

So, to make your prayer mat clean, fragrant and soft again, you can copy the washing method shared by YouTube user Laundry Ria.

After all, this method of washing prayer mats requires one kitchen ingredient. In fact, apart from making the prayer mat fragrant and soft, this method also helps the fibers of the prayer mat become more durable. The owner of the YouTube account Laundry Ria also explained that this washing method can also be practiced on new prayer mats.

"Aside from us needing it to be clean, this has been displayed in markets or shops, so there is a lot of dust and the smell of factory oil which is quite disturbing if used for worship," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from YouTube Laundry ria on Sunday (25/2).

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First, prepare a basin filled with water. Next, pour in enough dish soap. Yup, dish soap is the main ingredient for washing prayer mats to make them more fragrant and soft. Stir, then soak the prayer mat in it for 15 minutes.

When it has been soaked, lift and spread the prayer mat on the table. Brush the prayer mat while dousing it with the remaining water and dishwashing soap solution. Make sure the brush you use is soft enough, so it doesn't damage the fibers of the prayer rug. After that, rinse the prayer mat with clean water.

"The method for rinsing is the same, dousing and brushing, the difference is using clean, running water," added the owner of the YouTube account Laundry Ria.

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Then, prepare a basin filled with clean water. Pour in enough liquid perfume for clothes. Then, soak the prayer mat again in it to make it even more fragrant. The owner of the YouTube account Laundry Ria usually soaks the prayer mat in this fragrance solution for just 5 minutes.

photo: YouTube/Laundry ria

Next, lift and drain the prayer mat using the dryer in the washing machine. Finally, dry the prayer mat in the sun until it is completely dry before it is ready to be used for worship.

photo: YouTube/Laundry ria

How, it's really easy to wash a prayer mat to make it more fragrant and soft, isn't it? Taking a peek at Laundry Ria's YouTube upload, there are no comments from other netizens yet, but this video has received enthusiasm from more than 200 viewers, you know.

Dish washing soap is effective in removing stains on a number of household items while providing a fragrant aroma. You can also make it even more fragrant with the natural ingredients below.

1. Add essential oil.

Add a few drops of essential oil with a scent you like to dish soap. Essential oils such as lemon, orange, lavender, peppermint, or tea tree oil can provide a fresh, long-lasting aroma to your dishwashing soap. Make sure to mix the essential oil with the soap evenly before use.

2. Use orange or lemon peel.

You can also add orange or lemon peel to your dishwashing soap. Cut orange or lemon peel into small pieces and add to your bottle of dish soap. Orange or lemon peel will provide a fresh and long-lasting aroma to your dishwashing soap.

3. Use apple cider vinegar.

Mix a little apple cider vinegar into your dish soap. Apple cider vinegar not only helps clean dishes more effectively, but also provides a refreshing aroma. Make sure not to use too much apple cider vinegar, as too strong an aroma may be undesirable.

4. Add dry herbs.

You can also add several types of dried herbs to your dishwashing soap to give it a natural aroma. Some examples of herbs that you can use are dried lavender, rosemary, or dried mint leaves. This herbal will provide a natural, fresh aroma to your dishwashing soap.

5. Use vanilla extract.

Add a little vanilla extract to your dishwashing soap to give it a sweet and warm aroma. Vanilla extract will provide a soft and pleasant aroma to your dishwashing soap.

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